I was up in the Redmond/Bend/Sisters area last week. I flew round trip from Portland to Redmond. I would like to, sometime, return to the area on vacation. With the Coast Starlight having a better on-time performance, I wonder if the Chemult train to bus connection, both to and from, is without excessive delays? Is the Chemult station a platform or is it a true depot with inside waiting room, etc.?
Richard
RRRICH Member # 1418
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The Chemult "station" is an Amshack next to the tracks, with an enclosed glass "bus shelter" type station.
Vincent206 Member # 15447
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There's new shuttle bus service between Klamath Falls (a real train station) and the Medford airport. Schedules appear to be timed to accommodate Starlight passengers to/from California.
...I sort of thought the station was more elaborate with a possible waiting room.
The new shuttle between Klamath Falls and the Medford airport is interesting. Could be a good way to detrain the Starlight, in Klamath, and get over to Ashland as well as Medford for a prime rib dinner at Porters.
Richard
Vincent206 Member # 15447
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I think Medford is now the only airport in SW Oregon with commercial air service, so it's nice to know there's a connection between the K-Falls Amtrak station and the Medford airport. I'm hoping to make a trip to Crater Lake this fall; possibly flying from Seattle to Medford, rent a car for visits to Crater Lake and Ashland, return the car and take the bus to K-Falls and then take Amtrak back to Seattle.
yukon11 Member # 2997
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Sounds like a nice trip. I haven't been to Crater Lake since the early 1960's.
Too bad the SP Rogue River train isn't still around.....Portland to Ashland.
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